August 1, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has indicated that the market for digital asset exchange-traded funds has reached a significant milestone, with total capitalization now climbing past the $184 billion mark. This expansion has unfolded at a steady pace across the last three years and continues to… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As financial markets grapple with shifting expectations around monetary policy, attention is turning to whether the intense speculative fervor surrounding artificial intelligence has already crested. A new report has indicated that rising interest rates and tighter financial conditions are reshaping investor calculations, with implications that… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments, known as one of the more active platforms dedicated to digital asset investments based on assets under management as of late July 2026, has appealed to the US Senate urging lawmakers to schedule a full chamber vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 1:29 am By Michael Wong  |  

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) plans to invest up to 750 million euros ($866 million) in an unfunded risk-sharing facility with Deutsche Bank to support trade finance transactions involving emerging market banks, according to a project disclosure seen by CrowdFund Insider. The proposed GTLP DB… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance has unveiled a new infrastructure layer known as the Ondo Network, positioning it as the natural progression of its earlier blockchain concept, Ondo Chain. The company describes the network as an execution environment tailored for modern financial markets, delivering the rapid processing and… Read More

August 1, 2026 @ 12:28 am By Michael Wong  |  

Asia-Pacific recorded 247 initial public offerings that raised $46.8 billion in the first half of 2026, up 6% in volume and 60% in value from a year earlier, as Greater China remained among the world’s most active equity capital markets, according to EY. The region… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued a fresh warning to cryptocurrency owners about a sophisticated mail-based fraud campaign. Criminals are circulating counterfeit notices that closely resemble official agency correspondence, with the goal of tricking recipients into surrendering personal details or digital assets. According… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 2:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) released its Q2 earnings this week, and the numbers landed with a thud. While Coinbase executives highlighted the positive aspects of its business, markets looked at top-line revenue and net income, which disappointed investors. Today, shares of Coinbase are in full retreat, currently… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has chosen EuroCTP as the inaugural Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across the European Union. The decision marks an important advance toward creating a unified view of trading activity in these instruments. For… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 11:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) recently alluded to the potential for digital asset innovators to move operations offshore if the CLARITY Act does not become law. This has been an issue for years and more welcoming jurisdictions have benefited from the inability of Congress to approve crypto legislation… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Klarna/Apple Upgrade Klarna is the leasing provider behind the Apple Upgrade program, a new hardware leasing option available from Apple in the United States. Apple Upgrade offers a new way to pay for eligible iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch. Customers can select from 12-… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 10:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) (NYSE:ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase MarketAxess Holdings, an electronic trading platform focused on institutional fixed-income markets. The all-cash transaction values MarketAxess at approximately $6.0 billion in equity and… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AEREDIUM Holdings has secured an intellectual property milestone with the recent granting of a United States patent focused on continuous, AI-driven verification of reserves supporting cryptocurrency assets. The US Patent and Trademark Office issued Patent No. 12,694,407 B1 on July 29, 2026, under the title… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance, a player focused on tokenizing real-world assets, is assessing a possible acquisition in the range of $250 million to $500 million. According to bloomingbit, a source familiar with the discussions said the New York-based firm is examining opportunities, particularly in wealth technology and related financial… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has unveiled a new collaboration with OpenAI that gives its retail customers complimentary access to ChatGPT Go as part of their existing subscription plans. The global fintech, which serves more than 75 million people, announced the partnership on 30 July 2026, positioning artificial intelligence… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global financial infrastructure provider Unlimit has obtained a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license, enabling it to deliver regulated digital-asset services throughout the European Union under a unified framework. The authorization was granted to Unlimit Crypto by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 6:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New York regulatory authorities have taken legal action against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling business within the state. On July 31, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state filed a petition against… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 2:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Milan-based Objectway, a pan-European provider of wealth technology solutions for banks, wealth managers, and asset managers, has entered exclusive talks to acquire SLIB (Services Logiciels d’Intégration Boursière). The French specialist in capital markets software is currently jointly owned by BNP Paribas and Natixis. Under the… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 1:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MiFinity, a key player focused on global payment solutions, has introduced PayAnyCoin, an enterprise-level payout offering. This service allows merchants to execute secure international transfers by utilizing stablecoins, which provide quicker processing, improved cost efficiency, and enhanced visibility for cross-border settlements. The new capability draws… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 1:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a developer of advanced battery and thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, and other high-performance applications, has liquidated a portion of its Bitcoin treasury to clear outstanding obligations under a credit arrangement with Coinbase Credit, Inc., part of Coinbase… Read More